Lately Ben Yazzie has been experimenting with melted, hammered sterling silver. He seems particularly fond of arrowheads, so he has formed this piece into that shape. Arrowheads, as we know, are symbols of Grandfather Horned Toad, protection, and safety. This is an exceptional work that is simple and meaningful. You can wear this everyday and be stylin' and safe.
$450.00
Availability: In stock
Hammered Silver Arrowhead Bolo Tie is available to buy in increments of 1
Ben Yazzie Jr. - Silversmith: Ben Yazzie Jr. comes from a very large family of craftsmen hailing from Immanuel Mission at Sweetwater, Arizona. Ben, one of 28 children, has numerous sisters, brothers, cousins and in-laws who are also a part of the Twin Rock’s family of artisans. He learned his craft from his grandfather who told him that silversmithing was a, “good thing to do.”
To the Navajo, flint is a sacred stone. Arrowheads are said to resemble the tips of the fiery bolt thrown by Thunder. Arrows equal lightning and some of the old warrior tales tell of mortals who wear flint armor and look like Gila Monster. In other legends, when Elder Brother sings flint songs, his voice jingles with the sound of blue flint, thunder flint, water flint, talking flint?
When and how the Navajo acquired the art of working metals is unknown but there are reasons for supposing that it was introduced among them, or at least more developed and improved upon by them, since the time they have occupied their present country?
When a point is found, the person inhales the air around it four times and asks for protection from the spirit accompanying it. Although some believe that arrowheads are made by horned toads that blow on a rock and chip it into a form with its breath, ...........
Ben Yazzie Jr. - Silversmith: Ben Yazzie Jr. comes from a very large family of craftsmen hailing from Immanuel Mission at Sweetwater, Arizona. Ben, one of 28 children, has numerous sisters, brothers, cousins and in-laws who are also a part of the Twin Rock’s family of artisans. He learned his craft from his grandfather who told him that silversmithing was a, “good thing to do.”
